Glass Skateboards Are Way Cooler When They're Bulletproof

Making a skateboard out of glass is a beautiful idea, but not a brilliant one. The glass will break as soon as you try to use it. But what about bulletproof glass—could it stand up to the rigors of the half-pipe? The folks at Braille Skateboarding decided to give it a try:

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These guys tried out a normal glass skateboard a few months ago as part of their "You Make It, We Skate It" challenge. It didn't go well. The board held up when it was just rolling around, but as soon as it was dropped, it shattered.

The bulletproof skateboard turns out to be a bit more rugged than normal glass. Throughout the video, it's dropped, flipped, stepped on, grinded, and put through all sorts of heavy-duty tests without even a scratch.

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There are some downsides to a glass board, though, even one that's unbreakable. The board is heavy and the glass surface slippery, making it hard to do tricks. Also, there's currently no way to purchase one for yourself, although that may change soon. Still, it's hard to deny that a glass board that doesn't shatter when you use it is a pretty beautiful thing.